Executive Assistant

Job description

Executive Assistant

This is a pivotal role within the Executive Office, situated at the heart of the College, providing crucial support to the Leadership Team.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to work with the Deputy Principal & CEO on driving Halesowen College forward. The ideal candidate should be equipped with initiative, professionalism and enthusiasm, as well as a touch of light-heartedness when needed. You must possess strong organisational skills to effectively manage and prioritise a demanding workload. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, are paramount in this role as is confident and effective use of digital technologies.

The ability to navigate various data systems is also essential. You will have experience of working independently, along with a collaborative mindset, as you will be an integral part of the entire College team.

The postholder will be tasked with developing and maintaining effective internal communications with the Senior Leadership and College Leadership Teams and other college staff, establishing productive relationships with external organisations, strategically planning and prioritising work, comprehending the email inboxes in terms of importance and urgency, drafting responses and executive summaries, and taking proactive measures on behalf of the Senior Leadership Team when necessary.

Applicants should be self-motivated, demonstrating high levels of discretion, integrity, and confidentiality. You should also have the desire to understand the aims, objectives and activities of Halesowen College so that your work is appropriately contextualised.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover opportunity.

The College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and will undertake Enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks for all successful candidates.

Positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exception Order 1975, 2013, 2020, and 2023.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received before the closing date.

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Hours hrs (Full-Time) Salary 32,513 - 35,569 per annum Based At Whittingham Road Campus Job Specification Download File Person Specification Download File Guidelines for Applicants Download Join our Team Download Recruitment of Ex Offenders Policy Download Safeguarding Policy Download Closing Date 17/11/2026, 11:00 AM